ISO and Indianapolis Ballet to present The Sleeping Beauty, March 6–7
Following the critically acclaimed productions of Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, the Indianapolis Ballet and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra are proud to continue their artistic partnership with the presentation of the full-length classic The Sleeping Beauty, March 6–7, 2026, at Clowes Memorial Hall. This performance is made possible with generous support from the Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation and the Butler Arts & Events Center.
Under the baton of ISO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, this enchanting ballet, featuring the glorious music of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, will once again unite the exceptional talents of two of Indianapolis’ premier performing arts institutions.
Composed in 1889 and first performed in 1890, The Sleeping Beauty is widely considered Tchaikovsky’s crowning achievement in ballet. This lavish production will blend classical choreography by Marius Petipa with original staging and artistic flourishes by Indianapolis Ballet Founding Artistic Director Victoria Lyras, bringing a fresh perspective to the fairy tale favorite.
“This marks our third year collaborating with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and each season deepens what has become an extraordinary partnership. Audiences who experienced the emotional power of Romeo and Juliet and the sweeping grandeur of Swan Lake know firsthand how transformative it is to see a full-length ballet accompanied by a live orchestra. With The Sleeping Beauty, often considered the pinnacle of classical ballet, Indianapolis Ballet and the ISO invite audiences on a truly enchanted journey. It’s not just a performance, it’s an event that transports everyone involved into a realm of magic, beauty, and timeless artistry.”
— Victoria Lyras, Founding Artistic Director, Indianapolis Ballet
“We are thrilled to reunite with Indianapolis Ballet for a third season to present one of the greatest masterpieces in the classical repertoire. The Sleeping Beauty represents the pinnacle of Tchaikovsky’s genius, and bringing it to life with a full orchestra amplifies the magic for audiences of all ages. This partnership reflects our shared commitment to artistic excellence and to enriching the cultural fabric of our city.”
— James Johnson, CEO, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
Tickets for The Sleeping Beauty go on sale July 22nd and start at just $19. For more information, visit Butler Arts Center.
About Indianapolis Ballet, Inc.
Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the advancement of professional ballet and dance education through extraordinary performances and world-class training. Centrally located in the heart of downtown, the Indianapolis School of Ballet (ISB) has served as Indiana’s premier destination for professional dance instruction since opening its doors to students in 2006. With its debut in early 2018, Indianapolis Ballet has established the presence of a fully professional, resident ballet company in the Circle City for the first time in over a decade. Both institutions are under the creative direction of Founding Artistic Director Victoria Lyras. For more information on how Indianapolis Ballet, Inc. is moving this timeless art form forward in Indianapolis, visit www.indyballet.org and follow @indyballet on Facebook and Instagram.
About the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
As Indiana’s largest non-profit performing arts organization, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra inspires and unites more than 200,000 people each year to its concerts and educational programs. From its home on Monument Circle in the heart of Indianapolis, the ISO serves a vibrant and evolving community through more than 150 concerts and mainstage education programs each season. The orchestra offers a diverse range of programming—including the Classical Series, the Printing Partners Pops Series, the beloved AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration, and the Film Series presented by Bank of America—all unified by a commitment to artistic excellence and creating inspiring, accessible, and transformative musical experiences. Learn more at www.indianapolissymphony.org.
About Clowes Memorial Hall, Butler Arts & Events Center (BAEC)
The Butler Arts & Events Center (BAEC) is home to Butler University’s event facilities including performance venues, conference and meeting rooms, outdoor spaces and housing. Its performance venues welcome more than 300,000 visitors annually, with 35,000 from the student matinee series. The BAEC is comprised of five venues including its flagship 2148 seat venue Clowes Memorial Hall; the Schrott Center for the Arts with 475 seats; Shelton Auditorium with nearly 400 seats; Eidson-Duckwell Recital Hall with 135 seats and Lilly Hall Studio Theatre with up to 100 seats. Programming includes the Butler Arts Presents events, BAEC’s Education Matinee Series, Jordan College of the Arts performances, Broadway In Indianapolis shows, various Butler lecture series, performances from local performing arts organizations and a variety of national touring shows. Click here to see more meeting and event spaces suitable for functions from weddings and summer camps to seminars and conferences.